Food Access Services
Access free and nutritious food. These resources aim to support individuals and families facing food insecurity with dignity and care.
Some resources are created by Affirmations, and some are submitted by local partners and reviewed by Affirmations staff. External submissions have self-reported alignment with Affirmations' mission to offer safe and affirming experiences for people of diverse identities. Learn More
Outreach on 7th
We provide compassionate support to vulnerable neighbors in Royal Oak with meals, clothing, hygiene items, and showers. Services include weekday lunches, Friday showers, monthly household item distribution, and a small food pantry stocked six days a week.
Details
- 320 W. 7th Street, Royal Oak, Michigan 48067
- M-F 10:30 to 11:30
- rbryson@rofum.org
- https://www.facebook.com/p/Outreach-on-7th-100083147925929/
Lighthouse of Michigan
Lighthouse offers emergency food pantries, home delivery, and shelter; eviction prevention; transitional & permanent housing; youth homelessness support; and supportive services like benefits access, case management, and employment coaching
Details
- 751 Hendrie Blvd Royal Oak, MI 48067
- 2485472260
- contact@lighthousemi.org
- https://lighthousemi.org/
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church is an inclusive, earth-based congregation rooted in justice and service, hosting a soup kitchen and shower/laundry program five days a week
Details
- 1950 Trumbull St. Detroit, MI 48210
- Sundays 10:30am-1pm, otherwise hours vary throughout the week
- 313-757-2985
- saintpetersdetroit@gmail.com
- https://www.stpetersdetroit.com/
The Welcome Inn Day Center
We offer breakfast and lunch, access to mobile showers (Mondays & Thursdays at 9am, based on availability), a clothing and hygiene closet, and weekly laundry runs on Tuesdays at 10am (includes free transport and one paid load). A case manager is also available from 9am–1pm.
Details
- 1717 W 13 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48073
- 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday
- (248) 850-3219
- contact@sochomeless.org
- http://sochwi.org/
Zion Lutheran Food Pantry
The Zion Lutheran food pantry provides non-perishable foods, paper products, and cleaning supplies every third Wednesday at Zion Lutheran Church. Pick up pre-packaged bags or email the pantry a list of items of your choosing from the provided monthly choices at zionlutheranfoodpantry@gmail.com.
Details
- 143 Albany, Ferndale, MI 48220
- 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Every third Wednesday of the month
- (248) 398-5510
- zionlutheranfoodpantry@gmail.com
- http://zionlutheranmi.org/foodpantry
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